Earthquake of 4.2 Near Misrata
A seismic event measuring 4.2 magnitude on the Richter scale was recorded in the southeastern region of Misrata at dawn on Sunday, September 27, 2026. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers, approximately 252 kilometers from Tripoli and 115 kilometers southeast of Misrata, according to the Libyan Center for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences. The area is similar to a zone that experienced a severe earthquake in 1935, with a magnitude of 7.1—the largest in North Africa. The recurrence of strong earthquakes in this region is possible roughly every 100 years, although precise prediction of timing and location remains impossible. The center has called for increased awareness of safety measures following the event.
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